Had been noticing the new Onigiri Gon ever since they were still undergoing renovations at Fortune Centre — these folks have now officially opened their doors and can be found at the ground floor of the building; they are tucked in a row of shops hidden at the back where one can find other dining establishments such as that of a recently-opened outlet of Ba Buong Banh Mi and Chao Bing Xian 潮柄鲜 （best known for their Teochew Fish Soup) within the building as well. Onigiri Gon does not occupy a big space — that being said, there is some real indie Japanese eatery vibes going on from the decor all the way to the music of choice that they play; Japanese radio. Turns out, Onigiri Gon is a concept set-up by a Japanese chef — the shop specialises in serving up freshly-made onigiri featuring several varieties of fillings that are categorised into price bands such as $4.90, $5.90, $6.90, $10.90 and $12.90. Apart from Onigiri, Onigiri Gon also offers Miso Soup and small side dishes to go along with their made-to-order Onigiri.

We found ourselves going for the Combo 2 from the Onigiri Set Meal section of the menu which sees a pair of Onigiri of the patron’s choice (any Onigiri listed from the $6.90 price band will be subject to additional top-up) all served together with Miso Soup and a small side dish; both of which also to the patron’s choice. One of the Onigiri that we had went for would be the Spicy Salmon Onigiri — this would be one of the Onigiri items listed under the $6.90 price band. Freshly prepared upon order, we observed how warm rice is being scooped from the rice cooker before being placed in an Onigiri mould whilst the fillings are also positioned within and also on top of the Onigiri; all that before being wrapped with seaweed on the outside. The rice that is used for the making of the Onigiri would be the short-grain rice typically used for Japanese cuisine; pearly and sticky — tightly packed without feeling clumpy, while the Spicy Salmon Onigiri features cubes of raw salmon that is marinated in a spicy sauce. Considering how the rice that came with the Onigiri is served warm, the cubes of raw salmon does come slightly cooked within the Onigiri; we did enjoy the slightly briny notes of the fish that came with a slight hint of spiciness that tickles the tastebuds here — the level of spiciness should be pretty manageable for those whom are tolerable to very mild levels of spice. Definitely a spot to check out for those whom are into Onigiri considering how most Onigiri spots serving it in the same style as Onigiri Gon do around the island sells them pre-made; the made-to-order Onigiris here definitely ensures freshness and quality at a level that is unique to their own for now.